Commune Hotels and Resorts signed a definitive agreement last week to consolidate the company to sole ownership. Through his private equity firm Geolo Capital, Commune’s chairman John Pritzker bought the 50 percent interest in the company held by Jason, Michael, ...

Last year Joie de Vivre and Thompson hotels merged to form Commune Hotels and Resorts, with Niki Leondakis, formerly of Kimpton, stepping in as the new company’s CEO in November. Other big announcements included acquisition of the historic Chicago Athletic ...

NEW YORK—John Pritzker, Co-Chairman of Commune Hotels & Resorts named Niki Leondakis to serve as the company’s new CEO. Ms. Leondakis joins Commune from Kimpton Hotels & Restaurant Group where she most recently served as president and chief operating officer. ...